Illinois Workers Comp: Amputation — Toe/Foot Settlement Guide (2026)
See how Illinois law and this injury's typical severity combine to produce a settlement range.
Estimated Settlement Range
$16,800 – $37,300
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Illinois.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
This estimate starts with Illinois's wage-replacement formula, then applies typical outcomes for Amputation — Toe/Foot claims.
Illinois pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1903/week. For a Amputation — Toe/Foot claim, the typical temporary disability period is 14 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.8x–4.0x. See the full methodology for where this range comes from and what it doesn't include.
Here's the actual math: on a $1,000 average weekly wage, Illinois's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 14-week recovery window for Amputation — Toe/Foot, that's $9,334 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.8x–4.0x range is what produces the $16,800–$37,300 estimate above. Your own number will differ based on your real wage — use the calculator on the homepage to plug in your actual figure.
What This Estimate Doesn't Account For
A few factors this estimate can't see: your actual impairment rating, whether liability is contested, and ongoing medical costs beyond the immediate claim.
Because surgery is a likely part of treatment for Amputation — Toe/Foot, whether it's actually needed in your case is one of the biggest single factors in where your real settlement lands relative to this range.
About Amputation — Toe/Foot Claims
Foot amputations are less common than hand injuries in most industries, but they carry a real impact on a worker's ability to return to jobs that require standing or walking.
Common causes: Machinery, heavy equipment, crush incidents
Surgery likelihood: high
For a deeper look at what specifically drives severity and impairment ratings for this injury — not just how it's calculated in Illinois — see the full Amputation — Toe/Foot resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Illinois Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 3 days
- Filing deadline: 1095 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 20%
- State agency: Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the filing deadline for a workers comp claim in Illinois?
In Illinois, the filing deadline is 1095 days from the date of injury. See the full filing deadline guide for tolling rules and what happens if you miss it.
Should I hire an attorney for my Amputation — Toe/Foot workers comp claim?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 20% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What's the average settlement for a Amputation — Toe/Foot claim in Illinois?
Estimated range for Amputation — Toe/Foot in Illinois: $16,800–$37,300. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.